Buying Lingerie Online
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Hints for Buying Lingerie Online
- If you can, go to a store and get measured to determine your bra size before buying lingerie online
- Watch for sales, like Victoria's Secret's Semi-Annual Sale. Things you can't find in stores will be on sale online
- Check eBay for good deals on pieces that have never been worn before
Measurements and Fit
Bras: See Common Bra Sizing Mistakes for tips on getting measured or learning how to do it yourself at home. In case you're wondering, this article also tells you how your bra should be fitting.
Panties: You probably have a good idea of what size you wear in panties. They're not as tricky as bras. Verify with the sizing chart, and then order away!
Nightgowns: These are pretty easy. Just make sure you check out the sizing guide for that particular site to see if you need Small, Medium, or Large.
Babydolls: Unless there's a cup size built in with the one you want, shop for a babydoll as you would for a nightgown. Refer to the sizing chart for guidelines.
Online Lingerie Stores
Lover's Lane Intimates offers a huge selection of lingerie and accessories and does a great job with showing you large pictures of the items. They are part of Lover's Lane, with over 27 store locations, so you can certainly trust them.
Hipwear a very unique online store that sells beautiful lingerie, costumes and couture apparel for women. Go here for Corsets, Chemise, and panties that are high quality and super sexy. The website also sells clothing, shoes and accessories. Hipwear is a well known online vendor that has a boutique in Las Vegas across the street from the Hard Rock Hotel. Great company and great customer service!
Victoria's Secret is sort of the mainstream lingerie store. It's the biggest name in lingerie. Go here for feminine bras and push-ups that do fabulous things to your figure, along with panties in all styles and sexy bedroom wear. The website also sells clothing, shoes and accessories. This can make buying lingerie online almost like one-stop shopping for everything else.
Frederick's of Hollywood is another big name in lingerie. The styles are fun, slightly naughty in many cases and still great quality. The categories run about the same as Victoria's Secret's. You can get bras, panties, bedroom wear, clothing and shoes.
Kiyonna has a great selection for the full-figured gal. From camis to lacy panties, find it here.
Angel Body Wear has body stockings, teddies, bridal lingerie and more.
Trashy.com is just what you need for sexy costumes. You can also get incredibly sexy corsets, bustiers and more.
YumDrop.com has lingerie sets, corsets, sexy costumes, swimwear, lace bras and more - most for under $50.00. Shop YumDrop's Plus Size selection for even more sexy styles and fits.
Men, Need Help Shopping for a Woman?
Here is a fabulous guide to getting her what you want. Oops, what she wants. You'll find tips on figuring out her size, picking something flattering and you'll get educated in the ways of naming women's lingerie. It's everything you need for help buying lingerie online.
The great thing about men buying lingerie online is they're free to look around and research without stumbling over themselves in embarrassment. Let's face it, for the average guy, the sight of hot pink carpet in a mall lingerie store can induce sweaty palms, nausea and the slightest case of dizziness.
For an amusing--and enlightening--article about shopping for women's lingerie, check out this one at Salon.com.
Women, How About You--Shopping for a Man?
Check out Bare Necessities for lounge and sleepwear for men. Choose from poplin pants, robes, shower wraps and t-shirts.
Feeling USA offers quite the selection for men's thongs, briefs and boxers. You can also shop for robes and pants here.
Comments
Thanks for the great shopping tips. I like T & A Lingerie. The website is all for plus size women and I think it is at:
tandalingerie dot com
-- Contributed by: Shaina BryantThanks, Jenni!
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